Отзывы о Фотоаппарат Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

I have been using this camera since August of 2012. I think it's the best available compact camera in the market. But it has one big Achilles heel: It is not built with heavy duty parts, and therefore will start failing after a a year around the time the warranty expires. It will start not responding to the zoom lever, the mode selector, the review switch, etc. I sent it for repair just before the warrantee expired, and they had to replace the master switch. Unit was returned working in July, 2012. On December, 2012 the issues started again, and I have had to send it for repair again, now out of warrantee for around 120 dollars.So if you use this camera everyday, like I do, get an extended warranty from Sony because the switch is not built for heavy users.Since I am going on a trip, I have had to purchase another RX-100 (the M II). I'll keep my fingers crossed, that it's sturdier than my favorite RX-100.

I am a professional photographer and only carried this camera as a backup-It was carried in my bag. It stopped working when it was 14 months old...lens would not retract and it froze Sony wants to replace it with the same camera which I do not want for $330+ dollars...they have a better newer model out and I would prefer to have that if I am going to pay such a high price though I am not really happy with the camera....Dealing with the service center in the Philippines is a nightmere. I spent several hours during the week -many calls....on the phone trying to get through to the repair service . ....I use the wonderful Canon 5D mark III which I have had no trouble with. Canon pro is so easy to deal with and is very responsive....Sony needs to look at their service center and provide better customer service and repair for their cameras.

I bought this camera for a trip to S/E Asia, and it did not let me down. For its size, it delivers amazing pictures and the videos are excellent. Not the cheapest pocket camera by any stretch, but it does in fact fit in your pocket. The large CCD works well in relatively low light, and it is fitted to an excellent lens. The only downside is the menu and buttons, which I found required some time to figure out. The instructions are useless. Great hardware, but not the best documentation. I strongly recommend this camera for travelers, as it fits in a pocket or purse, and delivers near SLR images.

I bought the DSC-RX 100 for Christmas 2012. Had problems with the camera since it was new! The biggest problem is the flash would never flash( even in fill flash mode ). Have called Sony many times trying to resolve the issue! Finally I sent it in for warranty repair. It is 8 months old now. Sony called today and said it had been wet and would not warranty the repair!!! The camera was my pride and joy! It has never been close to water or moisture !! But Sony saying it got "wet" puts the problem back onto the consumer. Had a warranty problem with Sony in 2010 on an almost new camera. Same result! Would not warranty the problem! I swore back in 2010 I would never buy a Sony again! I did again with the DSC-RX 100 and got screwed again ! Buyer beware!! Sony is having major problems with this camera and is not wanting to stand behind it!! ( read other forums about this camera!! I am not the only one !!) Sad the government cannot force the manufacturer to recall these cameras, like they do the auto manufacturers when there is a problem! Sony and nobody cares......it is only a $650.00 camera, nobody is going to die because it is junk like in a defective automobile ! Beware !! Do not buy Sony! You have no warranty !!

I've had a Canon 20d for about 7 years now. Love the quality of the pictures and the control you get, but recently, having 2 young kids, the size of the DSLR was becoming an issue: hauling diaper bags, stroller and a hefty camera was becoming too much for me. I first just wanted to find a cheap point and shoot to carry around, but the more I read reviews and thought about it, the less I was willing to compromise on quality. In comes the RX100. I read a lot of good reviews and looking at the expensive pricetag (expensive=good, right?) I realized I might be able to get both good quality and small form factor.The size of the camera is good. I've had it in my pants pocket a couple of time without case and its manageable.A couple of my "photography enthousiast" friends are getting this a their travelling light camera.Pros: - Picture quality. I find the image quality outstanding and the only reason I can think of bringing out my DSLR anymore would be for sporting event to use the range of my 17-250mm. - High ISO. RX100 will not popout the flash as much in semi dark conditions. Acceptable noise at high ISO. - Useful features/modes. The auto mode generally goes from landscape to macro at the right moment. - Body feels solid and though (thankfully) I have not dropped it yet, the RX100 feels like it would not fall to piece in such a tragic event. - The main reason I liked DSLRs over point and shoots was the lack of delays on DLSR: There again the RX100 performs. Just click, click, click. No delay. I have a Class 10 SD card and can just snap away, without missing a the moment.Cons: - Weak optical zoom - The lens ring is not used for what I thought it would be for (zoom or focus), but instead it is used for selecting options on the screen. I was kind of unhappy about that. - The lens sticks out of the body a little (up to the ring), basically adding a third of an inch to what you would expect of a point and shoot. - The popout flash is great, though I fear it will eventually break. When it decides to open up, I usually have my finger on it. Also it looks like it needs to be retracted in a certain way, not sure if third-parties using it will be as careful with it as I am...Awesome work on this one Sony.

I've had a Canon 20d for about 7 years now. Love the quality of the pictures and the control you get, but recently, having 2 young kids, the size of the DSLR was becoming an issue: hauling diaper bags, stroller and a hefty camera was becoming too much for me. I first just wanted to find a cheap point and shoot to carry around, but the more I read reviews and thought about it, the less I was willing to compromise on quality. In comes the RX100. I read a lot of good reviews and looking at the expensive pricetag (expensive=good, right?) I realized I might be able to get both good quality and small form factor.The size of the camera is good. I've had it in my pants pocket a couple of time without case and its manageable.A couple of my "photography enthousiast" friends are getting this a their travelling light camera.Pros: - Picture quality. I find the image quality outstanding and the only reason I can think of bringing out my DSLR anymore would be for sporting event to use the range of my 17-250mm. - High ISO. RX100 will not popout the flash as much in semi dark conditions. Acceptable noise at high ISO. - Useful features/modes. The auto mode generally goes from landscape to macro at the right moment. - Body feels solid and though (thankfully) I have not dropped it yet, the RX100 feels like it would not fall to piece in such a tragic event. - The main reason I liked DSLRs over point and shoots was the lack of delays on DLSR: There again the RX100 performs. Just click, click, click. No delay. I have a Class 10 SD card and can just snap away, without missing a the moment.Cons: - Weak optical zoom - The lens ring is not used for what I thought it would be for (zoom or focus), but instead it is used for selecting options on the screen. I was kind of unhappy about that. - The lens sticks out of the body a little (up to the ring), basically adding a third of an inch to what you would expect of a point and shoot. - The popout flash is great, though I fear it will eventually break. When it decides to open up, I usually have my finger on it. Also it looks like it needs to be retracted in a certain way, not sure if third-parties using it will be as careful with it as I am...Awesome work on this one Sony.

A day is far to short to write much of a review, but I do have several comments worth noting. I ordered this camera over 2 months ago and have read every review on the internet I could find. Still actually having the camera with all the features seams overwhelming. I started with list in hand to set all the adjustments I knew I would want like picture size and aspect ratio, steady shot on both pictures and movies. I only use flash when I have to so I turned it off etc. Then I set it for JPEG/RAW. My goal was to Photoshop the RAW versions of those JPEG's that you just can't get the color or detail right. What I found is currently Photoshop does not support the RX100. That should change in a few months so I will continue to shoot that way on my next trip.Size matters and although it fits in a pocket I recommend a case attached to your belt. I was hoping it would fit into the case for my Cybershot but it's just a little too big. I'm currently using a case I got with some small binoculars 15 years ago and am still looking. My needs may be different from most. I need a small, quick to use camera that I can carry with me on trips. I shoot inside and outside at all times of the day or night and many times with little advance notice. When I return I spend hours turning the pictures and movies into DVD's to share with family and friends. What can I say, it's my hobby. I've found I won't watch hours of camcorder movies or look through photo albums but I will grab a DVD and of a trip and watch it.I too would like a separate battery charger and in the accessories mentioned in the literature with my camera Sony has one. Don't get too excited though. It says it will be available in July but so far they are not offering it on their website and neither is any other vendor offering one. I guess the camera is still too new.One day is not enough time to see how good it is in real life but I plan to take a 3 week trip through Russia this fall and will update my review then.It's day 2 and I'm finding a lot of interesting things. Buried in the menu is a large section of tips about how to set this camera for various shots. It's like the missing manual. They tell you how to make adjustments to auto to defocus the background, change the picture temp, change the ISO and vividness as an example. The more I play with this camera the more I like it. So far I've taken and deleted about 140 pictures just for practice. Some minor concerns. The battery life seems shorter than advertised and the door covering the charging USB seems fragile. These concerns should go away if they really bring out the separate charger this month.

Actually, this camera takes beautiful pictures. Unfortunately, it doesn't really do what I wanted it to do. The zoom feature is poor at best, and in low light it's just plain terrible. If you have any interest in using this camera to take pictures of anyone who is performing on a stage..... stop now and get another camera.

I bought it for my friend, who needed pocket-size camera with bigger than other compact camera's sensor and C.Zeiss optics, although I didn't recommend him this cameraIt is giving good quality of image, but I would never buy it for myself for few reasons:1. this is most important - camera doesn't have viewfinder! It means, you can't see what you are shooting under sunshine.Maybe it was designed for low light only. If so - you will have deal with noise, which any compacts have if ISO setting is higher than 800, or even 400. Also, if you use camera without viewfinder, you are loosing stability providing by position of the camera pressed to your face2. Camera is very small and therefor is not very comfortable in hands.3. Menus are complicated Unfortunately this crazy idea of camera without viewfinder is very popular between camera makers and beginners (amateur photographers).I am not professional, but very advanced amateur with 55 years of shooting, developing, enlarging and printing my images by myself (now using Photoshop instead of wet darkroom).I prefer to use Nikon's DSLR and Panasonic FZ200 cameras (the last one is very good for traveling when weight is critical). Both my cameras are giving me perfect images, both have perfect viewfinders, full manual controls, well designed menus and many more, while Panasonic also has perfect Leica 24x zoom with f/2.8 throwout the whole zoom range and perfect optical stabilizer.Maybe Sony RX100 will be good for some people, but I prefer tonot recommend it to my friends.

I am returning this camera because I can't see a difference between the photos I've taken with the Sony and with my Moto X. I took indoor and outdoor photos with both cameras, and I uploaded them to view on a high-resolution computer. If anything, the Moto images tend to look better. You may be thinking, "This guy is just too stupid to use the Sony correctly," and I agree completely. I am. However, if you're like me and know very little about cameras, you might also have trouble getting the most out of this camera. I dropped a lot of money on this camera because I wanted a point and shoot that I could pick up, use in auto mode, and get awesome images out of. Instead, the images are not noticeably better. I'm sure someone with the camera knowledge or the time to work through the (scant) documentation and to experiment could do much better, but since I'm an idiot, I need something idiot-proof.

If you want amazing pictures/video without spending hours learning a camera then this bad boy is perfect.My wife and I travel all over the world and this sucker captures everything perfectly. Landcape, beaches, cities, actions shots are all easy settings to adjust to and its as simple as point and click.We LOVE this camera and are so glad we spent the extra cash to buy it.

First, I admit I'm not a great photographer.I use a camera when I travel, and keep it in my pants pocket. I've been using an S95 (excellent camera) and recently got an RX100. I just returned from a week-long trip and I took nearly 500 pictures.The features I like the most are:1. the built-in level.2. no shutter lag!!!3. low-light performance.4. auto back-light detection (in automatic modes) (great when shooting a building when there's a bright sky)5. continuous shooting mode.6. high-dynamic range mode (takes over- and under-exposed shots and combines them).My least favorite features are:1. in automatic modes, focus seems to be average of center-area of field. There is a center-spot focus that you can select from a menu, but it's not available in automatic modes.2. seems like too many modes and features--- so I used one of the two automatic modes solely.3. when viewing stored photos and attempting to zoom in, it jumps to full zoom instead of zooming more slowly.None-the-less, I'm very happy with this camera.

I bought the camera in mid-March. Takes very detailed pictures, a bit soft but can be tweaked nicely with post editing. A couple of weeks ago, I carried the camera on the interior compartment of a large computer backpack. I walked in rain with an umbrella, and the camera could not have gotten wet, if anything was subject to humid conditions. Sony said extensive corrosion, not economically viable to fix. Offered me a 10% discount and when I refused, the Laredo TX service center said they could offer a new one @ $300. I took the deal but very unhappy the camera could have been ruined by what seems a normal event. I owned numerous cameras over the years and have used them on a rain forest and much more humid conditions including direct contact with rain.Within the week after agreeing to repurchasing the camera, I found out they came up with the rx 100 II; tried to see if paying the difference of $150 I could get the new model but they gave me the run around by talking to different departments. In the end National Customer Service Center said after having already processed the other deal, there was nothing they could do. This is the last Sony product I buy, period!

Finally a pocketable camera worthy of being called a DSLR companion. What's surprising is that it's from Sony, essentially their first attempt at high-end compact segment, and they got most things right.I'm a Nikon D700 user spoiled by its speed, accuracy, and clean full frame sensor output with f2.8 zooms. Always been searching for that take-anywhere camera that fits in my pocket yet able to capture good images.After owning S90, LX5, XZ1, and S100, search continued. Problem with all small cameras is their speed. It's slow. Slow focus, shutter lag, shot to shot time, and buffer causes missed shots, blurry shots. Another problem with compacts is that images look flat, due to small sensor and large depth of field. Faster lens help, but only so much. After a while I just started using my smartphone to take pictures because it was faster, and left the compact at home.RX100 is a game-changer in that sensor 3 to 4 times the size of competitor is stuffed inside a body that's only slightly thicker than Canon S90/95/100. Combined with larger aperture on wide-end, captured images have 3 dimensional look characterized by larger sensors. It's also much faster. Focus and shutter lag is DSLR level, and overall operation is quick.Other features I really like about the RX100:* Function button allows quick adjustment of common settings* Lens ring control dial* Tiltable flash* Full manual controls during video* No annoying lens capOnly thing that I wish it had was lens starting at 24mm and faster aperture on long end, but I understand that size is more important, so I'm ok with 28mm and slower aperture when zoomed. Do not care for viewfinder, tilting screen, or hotshoe, those only add to bulk and complexity, negating the whole purpose of camera like this.With the RX100, most of lower end mirrorless cameras with kit zoom lens such as Nikon J1, Panasonic GF3 and GX1, Olympus PEN, Sony NEX3 or even 5, are relegated useless. RX100 is just as quick, produces images and video that are just as, or even better than any of them, and most of all, it's way smaller, truly pocketable. When you compare the RX100 to these cameras, it's not overpriced, and in fact, offers value.Note: Don't cheap out and buy slow memory cards, at minimum class 10 or 200x or faster, get the fastest you can afford to support the speed of the camera. Personally I went with the Sandisk Extreme series with up to 45MB/s read/write speeds.

I did a TON of research before purchasing this camera: I've owned a Canon G9 for years and wanted something more pocketable and with more pixels. I did a lot of my research here and on dpreview.com, and what I kept reading was that for its size, this camera could do what nothing else currently on the market can, and that even if you don't love the photos you get right out of the gate (which most do), you can make so many little adjustments that it can be made to do exactly what you want it to.I have found this to be on the mark: it's a tiny camera that I don't even notice I'm carrying (btw, for cases I highly recommend the Lowepro Sorrento 20 as a dressier, leather case, and the Tenba Mixx Large pouch as a knock-around, carry-everywhere case), and while the shots I get on the most automated settings are often beautiful, if I'm in a very low-light situation, I've programmed the camera to account for that, and the photos I can get without flash are unbelievable. I'm a definite amateur, but I can't even begin to express how much I'm enjoying getting to know this little genius machine: honestly, I feel like I've got a camera I can grow into for years to come in a tiny package.One last bit of advice: Richard Franiec makes a metal alloy grip for this camera that is inexpensive, beautifully-made, and makes the camera much easier to handle. Google him and you'll easily find his site. Also, if you want a better, more informative manual than what you'll find online via Sony, purchase Alexander White's "Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100:" it's only $9.99 on Kindle, and it's clear and extremely informative.

This just arrived a week ago and I've taken about 500 pics and 6 avchd movies. Over-all a great camera experience - super picture and video quality as other reviewers rave about. Incredibly small, but heavy for the size with a nice solid feel. Very nice controls, UI, and easy to customize. Amazing lcd screen - not having a view finder has not been an issue, even on a sunny day on a boat.Two main issues so far:1) Super slippery plastic on the front left side (where your right hand grips it) makes me wonder how long it will be before I drop it. In fact the first 'real' picture I took from the camera almost didn't happen - it nearly slipped out of my hand when I pulled it out of my camera case and went overboard on the first day. I don't like wrist straps, and want to keep it small enough for a pocket so using a case all the time doesn't work for me. Why didn't Sony use a plastic that was rough enough to provide some grip in the front? Or even better put a little rubber strip down the front side where your finger tips rest. Didn't they read any of the reviews of the Canon S90 / S95 / S100 where people complained about trouble gripping the earlier models? Does Sony want to repeat that history? It's not a deal breaker, but this tiny camera does have some heft to it so you really do need something to hold on to. The choice of form over function here is a design flaw that is really inexcusable. Few would pay $650 for a good looking camera... those of us who will want a super-functional camera. Arg. So unnecessary to have this problem.2) My old camera (canon a710is) generates movies that download automatically with my pics to my macbook pro running snow leopard. This Sony generates movies in a much better format, but it looks like I'm going to have to do some work to figure out how to even download them to my computer (they don't get copied over automatically with the pics). And when I finally do get them on the macbook, according to what I've read, I'm either going to have to upgrade iPhoto (I have a 2006 or so version), find some shareware app to view the avchd format, or buy a fancy editing/viewing program (FCP or APS?). Anyway, turns out it's not plug and play for movies for me and my old mac.

Simply here are some cons and pros.Pros1. Build Quality. Yep! It's Sony.2. High Contrast with Good size for printing.3. Good User Interface4. Customizable buttons5. Portable6. New Battery X takes over 300 shots (Usually I took over 500 shots with full charged)7. Mini usb charge8. Carl Zeiss T coated lens. I don't care about F. my favorite A setting is always F5.6 or 7 (yep. depends on people)9. iso 100 through 800 or even 1600. hard to find noise10. Great Movie recording feature. Mostly better than any dslr or mirrorless ones.11. CompactCons1. No External flash or VF connector (I think it is understandable issue. Because I saw Panasonic's LX7 design yesterday. And Design is so ugly. To me Don't want spend money to get expensive accessaries for compact camera. People doesn't want to spend extra money for that.. I believe. Instead of that, Internal flash is really working great.)2. Grip? (I am a big fan of gr digital or lumix LX series grip but for this camera. Without rubber grip, it makes much sharper and cool design. Yes. I want minimized design from Sony. I believe Leica X series has same issue and they are selling extra grip with very expensive price tag. And original leather case is supporting for this part well)3. No battery charger? Yep. I want battery charger.4. No WiFi? Um.. Actually Heavy photo files can be transferred by usb cable I think. no necessary with 20M pixel camera especially. This is seriously compact for professional or mania. GPS? yep... with gps and price higher is not good solution but same price with GPS feature. that will be great.5. Price... well. little expensive..6. 28mm Wide. 24mm or 25mm is very common spec now a days. First, Yes. I like 24mm Wide lens for landscape but also I like 28mm classic wide lens. In my memory, 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm is my old basic 3 lenses always. 28mm is better than 24mm's distortion and low light at corner issue and feel that is enough. also it is very useful for 5-6people shot at short distance. 35mm lens is classic. it is great for everywhere. portrait or landscape, especially street snap. 50mm is really good for portrait. Most of baby photo is from 50mm. On Automatic mode of RX100, easily change. there is 28mm-35mm-50mm - something like this. If there is 24mm option that will be great but without 24mm it is okay. This is luxury coated lens and classical 28mm.Thank you.

Needed a new DC since the old one is a bit outdated with biggest flaw as image quality not at a par with current DCs. Has to choose between Leica D-Lux 6, Panasonic LX7 (the least expensive one) and this Sony one (due to rave reviews from the internet, TIME and NY Times.)Attractive features:1. Excellent image quality - fine details, little noise in low light (even better than Nikon D300) due to the 1" sensor2. Extremely high pixel count, allowing great details recorded especially at wide angle shot where people on the streets can still be seen reasonably3. Pleasant colors (Zeiss lens does not disappoint)4. Superb focusing (very, very quick)5. Easy to use Fcn button (no manual but once you press a button, there are a few lines explaining what to do; can also get tips from the internet very easily)6. Sweeping panaroma is an eye-opening feature7. Long lasting battery and quick to turn on the camera and start shooting8. Very small size and light weight but quality and build is superb. Also the camera is designed that the weight is well distributed around the thin body, minimizing handshake problem (image stablization highly satisfactory).9. Last but not least, very good looking with right proportions as a small camera should beNeeds to improve1. Macro not as close as I hope to be (remedy: cropping, due to high pixels, the crop stills looks wonderful)2. Starts at 28 mm (not 24 mm). At the far end 100mm, the aperture is a little bit small.3. Sony NEX 5n and 6 still produces photos of less noise. However their size with the lens will be much bigger, if not too heavy4. Price a bit steep (I might have waited a bit before buying this, but the photos are really good so do not want to wait)All in all, no regrets in buying this camera. Can bring it along everyday.

This camera is the perfect compromise between a small point and click and a large, expensive camera. The quality of photos is just stunning. I take it on vacations because it's portable, but I don't feel like it draws so much attention to me that I'm going to get robbed.

I bought this camera after leaving my usual Nikon DSLR with zoom lens and Bogen monopod at the hotel throughout a vacation to Acadia National Park. After that, I realized it was worth exploring what's available in a quality lightweight compact camera, as I also threw away 80% of the photos taken with my cell phone on that trip.I have only fooled with the RX100 a little bit yet, so these are initial impressions. First, it's small, a size that reminds me of a deck of cards or a pack of cigarettes, so yes, it does fit in a shirt pocket (if a little heavy and expensive to actually carry there). It weighs a good deal less than either the bare body or the lens of my DSLR.That small size does have a downside compared to a conventional DSLR - ergonomics. You've got both hands hanging onto a slick metal body smaller than either hand. It has very small fonts and icons, even the icons printed on the case are just a few mm high and hard to really see as they are small and not illuminated. The physical controls are relatively few, and tend to have many functions. The main control you use is a wheel that's also a 4-way rocker switch (both vertical and horizontal) and is less than 1/2 inch in diameter - it's so small that I make a lot of errors manipulating it, getting one motion when I intended another. Of course the ergonomics issues are an inherent compromise with the small form factor, especially because they tried to retain a lot of controls and options. There are a lot of menus to step through.I've taken a dozen or so shots, and have played with the high dynamic range options in difficult lighting. The mode that really works well takes 3 images in 1/3 second and combines them to achieve a well controlled result in both highs and lows. Picture quality has been very good - sharp, with pretty nice colors, and low noise.I am hoping that the ergonomic issues will be mitigated with memorizing the controls and menus as I become more familiar with this camera. I do like the carry-everywhere size and picture quality. Will update this review when I have more experience with this little guy.

Disclaimer: I'm just a regular woman with no special knowledge of camera tech.My husband and I went into an intense debate about which camera we should buy with the upcoming arrival of our first child. We currently old a Canon SD800 that is too slow and a SLR which is too big for us to carry around along with all the baby stuff. He really wanted us to go with the NEX-6 whereas I gravitated more to the RX100. I think essentially, we want different things and we have different goals! Once we established that this camera was primarily for MOM (i.e. me), it was easy to decide why this camera was awesome for ME.- Small and light. I can throw this into a purse no problem. Love it!- One-time purchase. I won't have to buy multiple lenses for different uses. This is one size fits all for 80% of the situations I am in. So even though it is the most expensive compact out there, I actually save more in the long run because I know I won't be blowing more cash on additional lens.- Great for low-light and super fast lens for babies! I don't know the technical specs at all, but this camera meets that criteria when I tested it in the Sony store.- Easy to use and no need to muck around too much with settings. The "intelligent mode" is pretty awesome but I do switch between that and "A" and "P" mode so I can adjust the aperture with the ring to tell the camera what to focus on.- Friends have asked me why not the canon s100? Easy, the sensor size!!! I have no idea what it really means to be honest but I like knowing something about this camera is just as good as the NEX series which should in theory set it in a different class from the other P&S.Cons:- Unfortunately, one of the biggest reasons why I didn't shoot before was that it was a pain to get pictures of our SLR. I really really wished the RX100 came with wifi but I know that would have compromised on size. I did pick up an eye-fi card and it actually does the job quite well. It's so easy to get my pictures on my iphone now! Eye-fi review here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1JHHYE8AV4DD0/ref=cm_cr_notf_FIRSTHELPFULVOTE_prd

We like pro-compact cameras. It's a great way to take good pictures on the go. We already own an Olympus XZ-1. This would have been a nice camera since it was smaller and faster than XZ-1 while offering a bigger sensor than any P&S.Pros- Image quality- Speed- Size- Customization (Add/remove which settings to change)- Built-in HDR- Built-in flash- Auto-collapsing lens with coverCons- Cost- Durability- Usually harder to find a compatible software for RAW processing (other than the Sony's own software)After 6-7 months of usage this camera died of corrosion. I have never had any electronics that died on me because of this reason. I expected more from Sony. Olympus XZ-1 has been working strong for years even though it has been in tougher weather situations. This camera is not sealed very well. If you are planning to use it in indoors, or in perfect weather conditions with no humidity/wind/dust/rain/snow - than this camera will probably work. Consider shelling out extra $100 to get a full coverage, otherwise repair centers will not even touch it.

I am not a big fun of sony sensor. However, I must admit that this is one of the best compact cameras on the market right now.It performed surprising well during my trip to Cancun indoor or outdoor, day or night.I have multiple professional grade cameras such as Canon 5DII and Nikon D700 and professional lens.This little camera can cover 90% of time when I travel with my family.The only down side is the wide angle is not wide enough. The panorama feature is not that easy to use. You have to move very quickly and it covers less view than my iPhone5 does.

There is plenty of discussion of the merits of this camera, but the image quality goes for naught due the lack of any real auto-bracketing. A cheaper, camera with lower resolution can produce better final images if it has a real auto-bracket function. Sony has been made aware of this glaring flaw repeatedly on their own feedback forums, but refuses to issue a firmware update that could easily fix this.The AEB function only allows + or - .7EV, which is basically nothing. For a 3-image limit, they need at least + or - 2.0EV range.If you plan to take any serious images in lighting that is the least bit challenging, PASS on this camera unless Sony releases a firmware update - which I doubt will happen.

Somehow Sony managed to fit a 1 inch sensor in a smaller body camera than its competitors. This harkens back to the days of the Walkman and Discman being the smallest models of any tape or CD player. And most importantly it takes great photos.I was a fan of the Panasonic LX series for many generations. But the 1 inch sensor of this camera takes amazing pictures in all light conditions. The Panasonic LX might take better bright light pictures and may have superior optics. But this camera take amazing pictures in Jpeg right out of the camera. I don't like the idea of having to convert every picture from RAW just to make your pictures acceptable.I can also take pictures in very low light conditions with alot less noise and blur that the LX series can't handle.Cons:The battery door pops open too often.The grip is poor. Although I highly recommend the leather sticker grips from Japan. Makes the camera easier to grip and gives it a distinctive retro look.Its a little heavier than the LX cameras.If you are looking for great picture quality in a tiny package and shoot mostly auto, this is the best camera you can buy.

My RX 100 is my 2nd Sony camera. My first, a NEX 5 stopped working when travelling in Costa Rica in damp hot humid climate. It was too expencive even to check what was wrong, so I bought a RX 100. It warked fine for a year. Now I am in hot humid Belize and it stopped working! The problem with Sony cameras is that they don't work when you most need them!

I've had this camera since mid-August. I would estimate I have taken several thousand photos with it. I gave it 5 stars when I first started using it. I give it 5 stars today. I've had more fun with this camera, and captured a higher percentage of great shots, than with any camera I've ever owned.I have been an avid photographer for 40 years. I still use professional-grade Nikon film cameras, Canon DSLRs, and Mamiya medium format cameras. I also have a number of higher quality Canon and Panasonic pocket digitals.The Sony RX100 EASILY blows away any pocket camera I've ever used, and in some cases it outperforms even my best 'professional' equipment.It's embarrassing to admit that most of my best photos from the past two months were shot, not with my digital DSLRs, but with my Sony RX100. How come? You've heard "the best camera is the one you have with you." The RX100 is the first camera that's so good and so small that I take it almost everywhere I go. I'm capturing more great images than ever because I finally have a great camera with me almost all the time.Make no mistake, this is a complex camera with a bewildering array of features. While it captures great images on full automatic, it will deliver its best results in the hands of advanced enthusiasts who understand, say, the relationship between aperture and shutter speed. The RX100's advanced capabilities will largely be wasted on duffers who never take their cameras off automatic. But if you are an experienced photographer, believe me: this camera will dazzle you with what it can do.The Sony RX100 is not a replacement for a DSLR in the hands of a professional or advanced amateur. But if you're like me, you may find it's the perfect camera for capturing all those terrific pictures you would have missed because you didn't want to bother taking a 'real' camera with you.

Sony RX100 is an amazing piece of hardware with disappointing software. I own a Canon S90 and the RX100 gives me about a 2 stop advantage and it's only slightly bigger. That's incredible. But I find myself disappointed by the camera software. So much so that I think the $400 Canon S110, with superior software, is much better bang for the buck than the $650 RX100. I find the following RX100 issues unacceptable:- No ability to edit photos or movies in camera. Can't clip movies. Can't crop photos.- Movies and photos are in separate menus and it's tedious to switch between them- Can't set minimum shutter speed except in shutter priority mode. I'd like to use the other modes but the camera often chooses 1/30 exposure which results in blurry pictures if subject is not perfectly still.- No external battery charger included.- Review mode doesn't allow you to select and delete multiple photosComing from the S90, there are a couple features that really stand out though:- Dedicated movie button- Ability to capture full res photos while recording video- Much better battery life

Nothing else to say except it's the best small camera I've ever owned, and i have owned a ton of them over the years. Image quality is incredible.

Seems like a nice camera but not as wide at the wide angle as I would like. It is 28mm. Many cameras today will do 24mm-25mm at wide angle. I have a NEX 5r and really the size difference is not that big of deal. I was hoping to get something smaller than the 5r to tote around but after having, and returning the RX100, I will just stick with the 5r. 5r has same price, tilt screen, 300% larger sensor for better low light photos, and Wi-Fi. RX100 was fine but in the end-for the price- it went back.

The camera takes remarkable photographs. Rich, luscious color and a wonderful film like quality. My major gripe is that the LED display on the back scratches incredibly easy.I bought this camera in July and a few days later took a trip to Europe for a couple of weeks. For most of the trip I kept the camera in my pocket (it is a pocket camera after all!) and took it out to snap photos of our adventures. I took approximately 600 pictures with the camera over a two week period. By the time I returned the LED display was ugly with scratches. In my defense, I did not keep keys, coins or other hard objects in the pocket with the camera. I simply slid it in and out of my pocket and by the time I got back to the States, the display was ugly with scratches. My iPhone 4S by the way was in my other pocket, one where I typically keep coins and other somewhat hard objects. The iPhone's display, now going on one year is nearly perfect. Why can't Sony employ similar technology on a premium product like the RX100? Also, I bought a Canon 5D MK3 in June and that camera, obviously not a pocket camera, gets banged around while hanging over my shoulder against all manner of obstruction. Its display too is without any scratches whatsoever so I know that the technology to build a more durable scratch resistant display exists.Fortunately, the display works perfectly and is usable for reviewing the pictures, but I'm very concerned that the accumulation of scratches after a year or so will render the display opaque!I'm also told that the same type of display is on Sony's new $2800 RX1. If that's the case, then I'll think long and hard before dropping that kind of money on a camera whose display is so easily marred. For that kind of money, I would expect a Sapphire Crystal covered display to mitigate this kind of wear and tear.

I would first like to say that I was a loyal Panasonic, LX3 user for years. I waited out the LX5 and when the LX7 arrived, I made the jump. After 400+ shots I was left disappointed. I really never liked the cost of Sony products, but I had to give the RX100 a try and I must say it really, really is leagues above the Panasonic LX series, and I hate to admit that. I am so impressed to find such a high quality camera that I can cram in my pocket and love the images at the end of the day when I am back on my computer. Well done Sony.Crisp, Vivid images even when shooting in low light/ high speeds!The Con's: Non intuitive menu controls, especially adjusting the ISO in full manual. Maybe this is a personal bias, being used to Canon/ Panasonic. But that is the one thing that prevents the (5) star rating at this time. That, and the fact that it did not come with an external battery charger, but requires the camera to be plugged in.I will recommend this camera to anyone, and what is another $200-$300 more for a camera that will give you thousands of images for many years that you will love!

Met all our expectations based on the research I'd done. Arrived on time and in good condition. Takes good pictures of the baby

I got rid of a Canon S100 to get this camera. The S100 was a great camera but if the price of this one doesn't scare you away then this would be the better one in my opinion. While the S100 took great photos the RX100 takes them better and packs more in features. I really like the panoramic sweep pic mode, the s100 lacked this feature yet sony has been having it for years. You can still stitch photos in the S100 to make panoramic photos but this camera makes it so much easier with one sweeping shot. I was a little disappointed that the panoramic pic mode doesn't work well at night but I was expecting this since the shutter needs to take multiple quick shots in low light within a seconds to create the picture. You can still stitch multiple night pics together instead of using this mode if needed. I thought the extra photo effects would be gimmicky but I found the illustration and hdr painting mode to be really neat effects without the need to edit the photos on my computer. The S100 was limited to a 15 second shutter speed but with the RX100 I am able to go up to 30 seconds! There was one feature the S100 had that I really liked and the RX100 is lacking which is the built in ND filter. I really liked this feature as it helped make it more possible to use slower shutter speeds in conditions with a bit more light. There's a few things I really wish were included for the hefty price-wifi, nd filter, 10x or greater optical zoom. An external battery charger would of been nice as well but since I can use the same mini usb charger for my phone to charge this camera, then that's one less thing I have to carry around with me. IF you're looking for the best bang for the buck for a compact camera that takes great quality photos, get the S100 which costs currently almost half the price of this camera. If you want a pocketable camera that takes the best quality photos out right now then get the RX100

This camera just got back from 3 1/2 weeks, mostly in Turkey, where I took 2100 pictures and 30 videos, which will be culled to a manageable number for sharing. So the camera has been tried in a variety of conditions: low light museums and mosques, sunny beaches, rainy Greek and Roman ruins, closeups of art, and local faces/dress shot at a distance. Plus a variety of short videos shot in similar conditions.In short, the camera is astonishing in the quality of its shots and ease of use. Its greatest strength is shooting at low-light. I seldom used a flash and when I did usually went straight back to using available light to capture warmer colors. In some dark cave ruins in Turkey, the camera captured colors and detail that could literally not be seen with the naked eye - without a flash. Frankly, felt like science-fiction.The videos are crisp and clear. True HDI bought this camera as a supplement to my Canon SLR and the last minute decided just to take the Sony. Never regretted the decision for minute. Its pictures were sharper than my SLR's and I could safely carry it in my front pocket. The wrist strap is a must. It doesn't have a ergonomic grip. Its only other weakness, I would say, is that its telephoto pictures when you get into the long digital zoom range , are noticeably noisy at low light. The 3.5 optical zoom is a little short for such purposes.But all in all, its one fantastic camera which turned out to be worth its high price tag when put to the test.

We've been using this camera for a few months now and decided it's time for a review.Deciding what to rate the camera is the hard part.What do we like? - It's small/reasonably light but has a comparatively larger sensor size. - IQ is excellent for something of this size. - It's a nice looking camera. - Has pretty good low light performance. - Useful when you don't want to lug a bigger DSLR around everywhere. - Superior intelligent auto mode.What's ok? - The camera has plenty of good features but not necessarily that intuitive. - The ring around the lens is not tactile enough but does a job.What's not to like? - The price - being Sony, they will always charge a premium for their products. - It's one of the more complex/harder to use cameras out there if you are trying to go beyond the basic auto mode.We're not pro-photographers so this would be more aimed at people considering a high end compact. If you can afford a little more and portability is a high priority then this would be a great choice. It costs as much as a starter DSLR, can deliver good pictures but is not as cumbersome. Some of the functions and usability of the camera when using more manual settings was not as easy as expected but manageable.Overall, this is a great camera but for a price.

"Pocket" camera? You have to have very big pockets...I've been using a Sony DSC-TX66 for the past 6 months as my daily camera and generally love it, but when I saw the enthusiastic NY Times review for this DSC-RX100, I got very excited and ordered one.The RX100 is a great camera. It is fast and takes great pictures and has every manual setting that a serious photographer could want.But compared to my DSC-TX66, it is huge. My TX66 comfortably fits into my front pants pocket with my wallet. The RX100 does not comfortably fit into any pocket I have, even by itself. This is a big drawback for me.If the photos from the RX100 really were *amazingly* better then any other smallish camera, I might find a way to live with the extra size but I shot both cameras side by side for several days and I really don't think there was a clear winner on image quality. I know that the RX100 has an amazingly huge sensor, but in real life it does not seem to make a noticeable difference in final image quality- at least not for the photos I take. I even took a lot of low light and fast motions shots, but the fact is that the smaller TX66 is also a great low-light performer.One plus is that this RX100 does finally have a standard micro USB port which is nice. The TX66 (like every other Sony I've ever had) uses a proprietary cable, which is just one more cable to have/lug around.Overall, I am sticking to my TX66. If you are looking for lots of manual settings and focus, and don't mind carrying your camera around your neck or in a bag, then maybe the RX100 is for you. If you just want to take great pictures, and want to always have your camera in your pocket then I'd recommend you look at the older and smaller TX66 instead.Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.3-inch OLED (White) (2012 Model)

This is an almost perfect camera. It's truly like a DSLR in a point and shoot body. However, what makes it fall short is the lens. 3.6x zoom is just not quite enough range (5x would fit much better in the point and shoot department). Sure, with a 20MP large sensor, digital zoom is much better. But still, just about every medium-priced point and shoot is over 5x. Also, while the wide-angle f/stop is very nice, at the telephoto end it's really bad. Panasonic is making a 24x zoom that's f/2.8 for the entire range. While that wouldn't be realistic with the sensor size in this camera, I'd think a 5x with f/2.8 over the entire zoom range would make this a killer camera. As it stands now, it's very close to the best point and shoot camera on the market. But, zoom range and lens speed is just not quite up to the task. Make the lens 5x and f/2.8 over the entire zoom range and it really will be a DSLR in a point and shoot body. As it stands, it doesn't really fit as a point and shoot nor a DSLR. So, I ended up getting a different camera. Looking forward to the RX-200 however!

I am a profesional photographer. I currently own a Canon 20D and a Canon 5D Mk II, with a purchase of the Canon 1DX slated for the next few months. I was looking for a small camera that could produce professional-quality images. The Sony RX100 fits that bill!Pros: Excellent image quality. Owned for about a month now. Took over 200 images at a house party in low light conditions. Had a retention rate of > 50%. Ability to shoot RAW invaluable. The digital zoom is fine, but with 20.2 MP you can crop to your heart's content without losing image quality.Cons: Size (it is really small). Need to learn to shoot with one hand, without having a viewfinder to look through and compose the image.Suggestions: Get a quality case to accompany the camera (remember how much you paid for it). Also get a hand strap for convenient carrying and shooting.Recommended for: Professionals/Prosumers who intend to shoot RAW.

This camera takes great pictures. If you are only interested in pictures, this camera is very good. But for this price, the camera shouldn't do anything poorly.The video mode on this camera is faulty. I will try to download a video for review. Loud sounds, such as motorcycles, will cause crazy horizontal lines to appear in the video. I've returned the camera, but I'm stuck will all the cost of protective screens and additional manuals (which should have come with the camera at this price point).I only give two stars because the picture quality was good. I would have given it three stars, but I found the anti-motion feature didn't work as well as my Canon or Nikon point and shoot.

I just have to say that after a month of research for a new camera for my vacation, I decided on the RX100 and was VERY pleased with my choice when it arrived 3 weeks ago, and was very impressed overall...TODAY, I found out they are releasing a mark 2 in a few weeks!!! there was NO whispers on the internet about this, if I had known I would have waited!!! So a little annoyed about that, but glad I went with this series, even though my NEW camera is now OLD!So, anyone considering THIS camera should wait IMO...I wish I had known.

2/10/13 update: just returned from a very nice warm vacation. This camera continues to amaze in excellent ways. Low light performance is astounding for a point and shoot. The "hand held twilight" setting alone is worth its weight in gold. Also the "dynamic range optimization" options are very very good and make a great difference in the pictures. Took this to the beach daily (in a great USA gear case and plastic zip lock bag). Wonderful beach pictures - detail is excellent, colors are great. I can find no faults with this technological marvel. So, OK, I'll up my rating to 5 stars even though the user manual is an abomination.Really a great camera. Very versatile, excellent stills and video. The only complaint is the user manual: Virtually useless for anything but the most basic of functions, An unnavigable, poorly thought-out piece which was obviously put together by a bunch of engineers. PLEASE, Sony, hire some marketing/ technical writer types to figure out how to present all the great features of this camera in a usable, readable, navigable, user-friendly and readily accessible document.

If you have money to spend, or you don't want to fuss with an SLR and want above average point-and-shoot image quality, consider this camera. If you have an SLR, and just want a pocket camera to carry around when you don't really care about having top image quality, save your money and buy the Canon S100 at more than half the price. The difference in image quality is only noticeable under a magnifying glass. Besides, if you shoot with an SLR, point-and-shoot image quality is always going to be disappointing, so you might as well be disappointed with a little more money to spend on your SLR gear.

I love everything about this camera. It's small. It's quiet. Huge sensor. Fast lens. And all the software enhancements that make your old DSLR feel like an antique.Take the facial recognition: previously you had to focus on the eyes, recompose and shoot. But if you were shooting at a large aperture there was a good chance recomposing would render the eyes OOF. Now you can shoot at f/1.8 and you don't have to worry that the shot will be in-focus because the camera automatically detects and focuses correctly.Panoramas used to be a royal pain with DSLRs--you'd take a bunch of pictures then load up stitching software to put it all together. That's all done automagically.HDR support? Built-in. You can even choose how many stops of HDR you'd like.Low-light? You can shoot in the dark with this thing.Macro? You can hold the camera an inch away from whatever you're shooting.Basically it does everything you could ever want a camera to do but it fits in your pocket. This is the perfect point-and-shoot for the pro that doesn't want to lug around gear.

Having had a multitude of digital cameras over the years from SLR to pocket sized point and shoot this is the best I've encountered. No doubt it will be a big seller. I bought it purely based on Pogue's review in the NY Times.I ordered it directly from the SONY site because I wanted it for a business trip immediately.So far very impressed with all the features, the user dials and interface are not confusing, the manual is built into the camera for easy reference, and there are plenty of helpful shooting guides to remind you of what to do under different shooting situations.This camera's BIG shortcoming is in the delicate flash that pops up under low light conditions. Any casual observer will see that the likelihood of the flash having issues with use is very high. That very thought went through my head upon opening the packaging... In an era of high risk with consumer product launches, it's hard to believe that there wasn't a discussion on the design team about how the camera would be carried (pocket sized!) or with a delicate moving part having issues under even nominally normal conditions (meaning not encased in bubble wrap at all times).....Went to my business meeting, took some great photos under low light conditions, packed the camera in my luggage as I would any pocket camera, upon unpacking guess what.....the flash had popped up in my luggage and was damaged and would no longer close or open.I called Sony and without any hassle are exchanging the camera (2 weeks of use!).....but even if you treat this like a precious jewel, the odds are 12-18 months from now you'll see many RX100 owners walking around with flashes they manually open and close.....

This camera is amazing, I wear it sling style with the matching sony leatherette case and keep it on me all the time, the .jpg files from this camera take editing so well in lightroom/photoshop. the AF is amazingly quick, there are so many other features that continue to amaze me with this thing. the battery life is great, the flash is decent, and 20mp gives you lots of detail. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Only cons I can think of are that you should buy a chinese external battery charger off amazon/ebay, I have no problem with gripping the camera since I use the leatherette case and keep it in there, and people say they wish the control ring clicked like a canon s95/s100 but it honestly makes little to no difference unless you are dumb and cant control how much you turn it.bottom line this camera is awesome.

The RX-100 is a pocket sized camera, 20Mp, has a Carl Zeius lens, 18-135 f/1.8 and a 2x extender built in, not digital zoom and barely degrades the image. (don't know how they do that) It has a 1 inch sensor, has RAW capability. HDR built in and variable from +-1 to +-6 stops. Can take up to 12 frames a sec. ISO up to and including 3200 is very usable. Can be set to take 6 images HDR in extremely low light and produce a usable image. All the HDR settings can be done hand held, has a wonderful processor that stitches them seamlessly. Can do all manual, even manual focus. manual focus has highlighting that shows in red the areas that are in focus, makes focusing a breeze. This is the coolest camera I have ever owned and the quality of images rivals any DSLR I have had. The rx-100 go's with me anywhere I go, and is now my favorite camera. It has all the controls we are used to in an SLR, so easy to learn the menus. I think for the camera capabilities 650.00 is a good price for this gear. I could go on on the features.Down side.It has no viewfinder, I am finding that very hard to get used to. It is VERY small, I put a strap on it and keep that around my neck, I am afraid I will drop it.No external mic jack for video. I rarely do video, but like ext mic's.No hot shoe. The flash is shit. Ok, that said, it will take a clear pic in light you just would not believe unless you try it yourself.All in all, this is a fantastic (incredible) camera, you will not be disappointed. Is it a bridge? Hmmmmm, I would call it a Pro point and shoot.

I can imagine two groups at Sony, the engineers that created this product and the cost accountants that complained about the cost overruns. The engineers did a great job. In my use testing for a couple of days, the results were excellent, not much different in some outdoor situations from a top full frame rangefinder camera. Compared to a Leica D-Lux-5 or Canon S95 (which I own), the images are better, although both of those cameras do a very good job.But I surmise that the accountants pulled all costs out of this by leaving out a real user manual, neck strap, discs and battery charger. There was a newspaper-like printed manual, but just the very basics. No software; you need to download that, and it's very confusing to use. For a $650 camera why not package it with a leather or cloth case?Overall it took excellent images, but I felt like Sony nickeled and dimed me. There's so many features that are not covered in the manual that makes it frustrating to use. I eventually returned it because, while it takes better images, it's not that much better to require me to lay out $700, and devote a few days to understand all of its features.On the positive size, the Sony has accomplished what no other camera company has been able to do, creating a camera that's better than any other pocket-sized camera.For those that say you can print out their on line extensive manual, that's not so easy; it's a tutorial, not a PDF file and you need to print it out one page at a time. I love how so many come to Sony's defense for omitting something so basic as a detailed manual that describes each function.